Opportunity
Valley Metro Rail Inc. Procureware #2026-IFB-100
Valley Metro seeks bus inspection and Buy America certification services for up to seven years.
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
2026-IFB-100
Valley Metro (Regional Public Transportation Authority) is seeking sealed bids for bus inspection and Buy America certification services to support its operational excellence initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Valley Metro (Regional Public Transportation Authority), Finance and Procurement Department, Phoenix, AZ - Services Requested: - Bus inspection and Buy America certification services - Inspection and certification of buses to ensure compliance with Buy America provisions and agency standards - Duration: - Contract term up to seven years - Notable Requirements: - Extensive compliance documentation required, including: - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) clauses - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) certifications - Lobbying and debarment certifications - Non-collusion affidavits - Adherence to federal and agency-specific standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Focus is on third-party inspection and certification, not bus manufacturing or supply
Description
Valley Metro, the Regional Public Transportation Authority, is soliciting sealed bids for bus inspection and Buy America certification services. The contract will last up to seven years, starting around November 1, 2027. This procurement supports Valley Metro's strategic plan by enhancing operational excellence. The solicitation includes various certification and compliance requirements, and the process involves pre-bid questions and evaluations.